Florida’s healthcare sector confronts rising premiums due to ACA subsidy expiration, regulatory shifts in nursing education, expanded support for children with disabilities, and emerging public health challenges including dengue fever and changing medical marijuana policies.

Texas is set to ban hemp-derived THC consumables like gummies and edibles, excluding non-intoxicating CBD and CBG products, amid market and regulatory concerns. The move impacts an $8 billion industry, reflecting ongoing challenges in hemp product oversight.